Robinson: Third Generation Labbie
By JAMES ROBINSONWe all know the tale, in 1943 scientists and military officials came to the Pajarito Plateau to work on the Manhattan Project and bring the atomic bomb to life. Then, in the deserts of southern New Mexico, their work brought the world into the atomic age. Seventy-five years later, Los Alamos National Laboratory continues to bring new discoveries and technology to the world.
Not only has this laboratory had a profound effect on the world, but also on my life. I am a third generation “labbie” and it is likely that without the opportunity Read More
Smart Design With Suzette – July 4 Decorations
4th of July inspired lanterns add flair to the table setting. Courtesy photo
Add July 4th flair to your chairs with cloth napkin slipcovers. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
Can you believe we are mid-summer already? It’s our country’s birthday and time to celebrate! My family loves fireworks. We are blessed enough to watch them from our deck, so the day will be filled with good eats – ribs on the barbeque, lawn games, probably even a trip to the pool. It doesn’t take much to decorate for Independence Day. You can decorate with food, flowers, and lawn decorations. Follow these guidelines Read More
World Futures: Statistics (And Probability) – Part Two
By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World
Futures Institute
In the previous column we looked at nuclear cross sections as the probability of a nuclear interaction and noted that the cross section is a statistic derived through experimentation. If the statistic was measured incorrectly, the nuclear reactor would fizzle and a mess would result. But what if the measurement dealt with people and was “sort” of wrong? What if the test was usually right, but sometimes could give a false result? And what if the test was applied to an entire population or a representative sample to draw an inference?
Thomas Bayes Read More
McQuiston: Do Not Let Cyber Criminals Outsmart Your Smart Technology
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
For a number of years, businesses have had the option to purchase cyber liability insurance. This type of coverage protects them against threats like malware attacks, cyber extortion, online fraud and data breaches.
In fact, this coverage continues to be one of the most discussed areas of commercial insurance, as business owners realize no matter the size of their business – or the type of business they operate – all business are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
But what about individuals and families?
Reports show that the average household has more than 10 Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 27
By GEORGE MORSELetter To The Editor: Accountability Is Not A Bad Word
By HOPE MORALESFr. Glenn: Seasoning The Insipid
By Rev. Glenn JonesAh … the slippery slope. It seems we hardly go a day anymore without hearing extreme vulgarity of language in the news—by celebrities, and even by our elected and appointed government officials. There seems to be a contest in crudity. To be honest, I thought—or, at least, hoped—people would be fairly repulsed by such coarseness and puerile behavior by now, but … alas… apparently not. Since our public conversation and news cycles have descended into recent carpet f-bombing—the incessant use of that Queen Mother of all dirty
